Reporting In Bond Arrivals and Exports (U.S. In-Bond Manager)
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🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect U.S. In-Bond Manager Guide |
This guide explains how to electronically manage U.S. in-bonds using BorderConnect’s U.S. In-Bond Manager.
From this module, users can:
- Report in-bond arrivals to CBP
- Report exports from the United States
- Submit port diversion requests
- Transfer in-bond liability between bonded carriers
- Partially arrive or export shipments by bill of lading or container
All filings are transmitted directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
In-Bond Reporting Workflow Overview
| Action | When Used | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival | Freight reaches destination port | CBP records in-bond arrival |
| Export | Freight leaves the U.S. | CBP closes in-bond movement |
| Diversion | Destination port changes | CBP updates routing |
| Transfer of Liability | Responsibility moves to new carrier | CBP updates bond holder |
Reporting In-Bond Arrivals
Use Send In-Bond Arrival Message to CBP to report when freight reaches its destination port.
Access from:
- In-Bond Report Details page (recommended)
- U.S. In-Bonds menu
Fields are automatically filled when launched from the report.
Required Arrival Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| In-Bond Entry Number | 9-digit numeric CBP in-bond number |
| U.S. In-Bond Destination | CBP port of destination |
| FIRMS Code | Facility where freight arrived |
| Arrival Date | Actual arrival date (not future) |
| Arrival Time | Actual arrival time |
| House Bill Number | Required only for Air shipments |
Important: CBP requires arrival to be reported within two business days.
Reporting In-Bond Exports
Use Send In-Bond Export Message to CBP when freight leaves the United States or is delivered to an export-controlled facility.
Required Export Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| In-Bond Entry Number | 9-digit numeric in-bond number |
| Export Date | Date freight exited or export was assured |
| Export Time | Time of export |
| House Bill Number | Required only for Air shipments |
Exports must also be reported within two business days.
Port Diversion Requests
Use Send In-Bond Port Diversion Request when the in-bond destination port must change.
Diversion Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| In-Bond Entry Number | In-bond being diverted |
| New Destination Port | Updated CBP port |
| Diversion Date | Effective date |
| Diversion Time | Effective time |
| Liable Bonded Carrier ID | Bond holder identification |
| House Bill Number | Air shipments only |
CBP must approve diversions before movement continues.
Partial Arrivals and Exports
BorderConnect supports reporting portions of an in-bond instead of the full movement.
Available Partial Options
| Method | When Used |
|---|---|
| By Bill of Lading | Multiple bills on one in-bond |
| By Container Number | Multiple containers on one in-bond |
Partial Arrival by Bill of Lading
Use when only one bill of lading has arrived.
Partial Arrival by Container
Use when specific containers arrive independently.
Partial Export by Bill of Lading
Partial Export by Container
Partial reporting updates CBP while keeping the overall in-bond open until fully completed.
Transferring In-Bond Liability
Use Send In-Bond Transfer of Liability when responsibility for the in-bond moves to another bonded carrier.
Important: Only the carrier accepting liability may submit this request.
Liability Transfer Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| In-Bond Entry Number | In-bond being transferred |
| Transfer Date | Effective date |
| Transfer Time | Effective time |
| Liable Carrier SCAC | New carrier code |
| Bonded Carrier ID | New bond holder number |
| City | Location of transfer |
| State | State of transfer |
| House Bill Number | Air shipments only |
Best Practices
| Tip | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Use in-bond report pages | Auto-fills key fields and reduces errors |
| Report within 2 business days | Avoid CBP penalties |
| Verify FIRMS codes | Ensures proper arrival posting |
| Track partial movements carefully | Prevents stale in-bonds |
| Confirm liability before transferring | CBP enforcement risk |